Knitting & Crochet

Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book, Completely Revised and Updated First published in 1989 to meet the needs of the growing fashion knitting community, Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book instantly became a trusted and beloved resource for knitters. The second edition, released in 2002, only further cemented its place as the most trusted knitting resource. To date, more than 1...

Loaded with information on every conceivable aspect of technique, Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book also features two fashion sections, a history of knitting, a complete survey of knitting supplies, precise explanations of terminology, symbolcraft, abbreviations, and much, much more. From the editors of internationally renowned Vogue Knitting magazine comes the first and last word on...

Nicky takes the reader on a world tour of knitting traditions and techniques—colorwork, cables, lace and more—explaining the origin and use of each technique in folk knitting traditions. Nicky reinvigorates and recombines techniques from around the world in her inimitable way to create over 50 all-new, innovative designs. This is Nicky's largest, most important collection of patterns...

This remarkable resource contains over 400 individual articles and is lavishly illustrated and beautifully designed, with hundreds of color photos, technical illustrations, charts and maps. The most comprehensive knitting reference book ever published, Knitopedia is organized as an A to Z encyclopedia with numerous cross-references that make it easy to find information. Knitopedia will be a joy...

Packed with both casual and dressy looks—from a chic fur-trimmed pullover to an exquisite ankle-length dress—this book is a sophisticated collection that knitters of all skill levels will turn to time and time again. Anny Blatt's long career spanned the same era as other celebrated French clothing designers such as Coco Chanel, Lanvin and Patou. Since then, great care has been taken...

Knitters will find in this lush, beautifully photographed volume a treasury of stunning pieces, ranging from the simply elegant to the truly fantastical. Cover Up gathers together for the first time twenty iconic designs by Nicky Epstein, today's foremost knitting designer. Those who favor simplicity will adore the famous White Trees afghan. Those who prefer Nicky's signature embellished style...

2008 IPPY Bronze Medal Winner In Crochet Inspiration , celebrated designer Sasha Kagan creates a distinctive crochet reference book. In addition to over 200 swatch designs, and eleven new projects, a special Heirloom chapter includes an essay and photo journey featuring the hand-crocheted family treasures that Sasha keeps by her side and looks upon as her muse. In Crochet Inspiration , Sasha's...

Crocheting on the Edge provides approximately 200 edgings and seven fabulous projects, including a blanket, a jacket, a shoulderette and a poncho. Nicky Epstein, today's foremost knitting designer, now gives crocheters the tools for adding fantastic embellishments to their projects. An addition to Nicky's fabulously successful Knitting On , Over and Beyond the Edge series, Crocheting on the Edge...

Deborah Newton patiently takes her student-readers step by step through the ins and outs of blocking, seaming, edging, and embellishments, giving them the confidence and skills to create professional-looking knitwear. This title may be purchased through and downloaded to your Apple iPad if you are a Vogue Knitting Book App user. Click here to download the free app. The word "finishing" fills...

No matter how well you knit, if the sizing is wrong, nothing works. In Good Measure , Deborah Newton, knitting expert, designer, and author of the books Finishing School and Designing Knitwear , teaches how to personalize any knitted garment pattern to achieve a perfect, flattering fit for every shape and size. This indispensible reference covers every aspect of fit, including how to properly...

This fresh array of designs includes cuffs and collars fashioned with stitch patterns, lace, ribs, and cords; closures with unusual buttonhole treatments, frog cords, and button bands; corners and edges with unique stitch patterns and shapings; and new ways to embellish with leaves, bobbles, flowers, and more. Nicky Epstein does it again! This essential reference—sequel to the author's...

2008 IPPY Gold Medal Winner: Craft Book of the Year Nicky Epstein incorporates many different yarns, stitch patterns and techniques to create one-of-a-kind garments and decorative objects. In Knitting Never Felt Better , the indomitable Nicky Epstein offers the definitive treatment of this essential technique in every fiber lover's repertoire. Felting is the process of washing wool to create a...

This book features instructions and various techniques showing how to create and incorporate these embellishments into your knitted pieces most effectively. You'll find everything from ribs to ruffles, fringes to lace, flora to fauna, points to picot, along with an original garment design in every chapter. As a knitwear designer, Nicky Epstein has always been fascinated with edgings and borders...

This reference book showcases more than 350 new and unusual edge combinations in the form of unique ribs, cords, appliqués, colors and innovative new designs that will transform any garment from simple to stunning. Following the great success of the reference hit Knitting On the Edge , Sixth&Spring Books proudly presents Knitting Over the Edge , with hundreds more great edgings to enhance...

It's a "greatest knits" anthology every crafter will want to own! This title can be downloaded to your Apple iPad. If you already have downloaded the Vogue Knitting Book App, you may purchase this book within the App. If you haven't downloaded the free app, click here to download. 500 of Her Favorite Original Borders For Nicky Epstein The Essential Edgings Collection , the renowned knitwear...

Nicky applies her trademark creativity to more than thirty scarves using a wide spectrum of techniques—felting, Fair Isle, florals, embellishments—as well as simple stitch patterns. No knitter will want to be without Nicky Epstein's Signature Scarves . Inside you will find patterns to delight and inspire—from a fabulous tweedy wrap with appliquéd leaves, to a scarf...

Featuring detailed how-to's on basic techniques, including more than a dozen different cast-on methods alone; seminal articles on expert techniques such as cabling without a cable needle and fixing common mistakes; step-by-step instructions on shaping and sizing, finishing techniques and designing your own knitwear, and much, much more. Since its launch in 1982, Vogue Knitting has been the...

Knitters the world over look to American designers when they want the very best in handknit patterns. From the grande dame of knitting, Elizabeth Zimmermann, to cutting-edge designers like Lily Chin, the work of America's knitwear designers stands apart from all others. American designers are regarded worldwide as the very best in their field. Renowned knitwear designers have contributed to this...

Included are more than forty-five styles from the most prestigious names in fashion: DKNY, Calvin Klein, Perry Ellis, Todd Oldham, Anna Sui, Adrienne Vittadini, the Missonis, Joan Vass, Betty Jackson and Michael Simon. The patterns range in skill level from simple to expert, and the instructions have been meticulously updated to include today's latest yarns. The most popular features in Vogue...

Whether you're looking for a pullover, poncho, coat or accessory, you'll find something here for every season and occasion. Each project is beautifully illustrated and accompanied by easy-to-follow instructions, with charts and schematics provided where necessary. Modern silhouettes, cool textures and sumptuous yarns lend elegance and charm to this unforgettable collection of patterns from the...

This second comprehensive stitch dictionary features more than 200 different cable designs culled from the pages of Vogue Knitting magazine, in chapters organized thematically: Easy, Diamonds & Pretzels, Braids, Allover, and Combinations. Following the success of the first volume in the hit Stitchionary series , Sixth&Spring Books proudly presents another must-have reference, Vogue Knitting...

With clear, concise instructions, charts, patterns, and over 150 gorgeous color photographs, Vogue Knitting Stitchionary Volume Six: Edgings is an essential reference for every knitter's library. The sixth installment in the popular Stitchionary series provides a comprehensive collection of more than 200 edgings drawn from the Vogue Knitting archives, arranged in seven chapters: ribs, cables,...

These classic garments are as appealing and chic today as they were when they originally appeared in the magazine. WWII-era down-home classics, '50s retro, '60s glam—it's all here. For over 70 years, knitters have looked to Vogue Knitting magazine for the latest knit fashions and instructions. Now this one-of-a-kind collection gathers more than thirty of the most popular Vogue Knitting...

Within these pages knitters will find a fascinating survey of the history of sock knitting; basic and advanced techniques for top-down and toe-up socks; everything they need to design their own socks. This title may be purchased through and downloaded to your Apple iPad if you are a Vogue Knitting Book App user. Click here to download the free app. Announcing the most definitive guide to sock...